Alcohol & Drug Abuse News

Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Alcohol & Drug Abuse from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 1110 Alcohol & Drug Abuse press releases.

Statement from the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health on the toxic illegal drug and overdose crisis

Canada NewsWire OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 23, 2024 OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - Canada is facing a tragic public health crisis that has left no community untouched. The overdose crisis is driven by a dangerous, illegal toxic drug supply. The ...


Nearly 50% of Young People Resolve to Quit Nicotine in 2025

PR Newswire WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024 EX Program by Truth Initiative Offers a Proven Path to Success WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Almost half (48%) of young people aged 18-24 are making quitting nicotine a priority for their ...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands Access to Substance Use Treatment through Optum Medicaid in Texas

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2024 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc., a national leader in measurement-informed care for eating disorders, mental health and substance use announced today that ...

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, and Meaningful Measurement, Inc. Collaborate to Develop Innovative Mobile Health App for Justice-Involved Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Issues

PR Newswire CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2024 Partnership Aims to Support Recovery and Reduce Overdose Risks with "R-Assist" Mobile Health App. CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (PRA), University of ...

Vital Data Technology Announces Agreement with Mid-State Health Network to Provide Predictive Models for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

PR Newswire NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Data Technology, a leading provider of AI-driven health data analytics and medical management solutions for health plans, announced ...

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Hangover Prevention Formula (CLM-700)

PR Newswire PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2024 PITTSBURGH, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a low-calorie formula to help prevent hangover symptoms caused by overdrinking the previous night," said an inventor, from Mount Vernon, Ohio, ...

New Research Finds Drug Overdose Death Rate Twice As High in Medicaid Beneficiaries

PR Newswire RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 6, 2024 RTI International researchers compared Medicaid population with total US population using CMS and CDC data RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In ...

Fentanyl's Economic Impact and Overdose Trends in California, Report by HHR

PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2024 The most severely impacted state, California led the nation with 12,835 overdose deaths in one year. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood Hills Recovery (HHR) has released a ...

Government of Canada Taking Action to Address Substance Use Harms and Improve Health Outcomes

Canada NewsWire RENFREW, ON, Nov. 27, 2024 RENFREW, ON, Nov. 27, 2024 /CNW/ - The overdose crisis is one of the most serious public health crises our country has ever faced. It is driven by a dangerous illegal synthetic drug supply that is ...

New Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction Report Shows Way To Drive Down Tobacco-Related Deaths

PR Newswire LONDON, Nov. 27, 2024 LONDON, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark new Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) report uses the latest evidence and new data projections to assess the current global tobacco harm ...

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How Alcohol Hijacks the Brain: Disrupted Learning and Adaptability

How Alcohol Hijacks the Brain: Disrupted Learning and Adaptability

Discover groundbreaking research on how chronic alcohol use affects cognitive flexibility and brain signaling circuits, revealing new therapeutic targets for AUD.

Dual Use of Vapes and Cigarettes: A Barrier to Quitting

Dual Use of Vapes and Cigarettes: A Barrier to Quitting

Dual users of cigarettes and vapes face challenges in quitting, with most reverting to smoking. Discover the impact of dual use on smoking cessation efforts.

How Millions of Americans Suffer from Others' Substance Abuse

How Millions of Americans Suffer from Others' Substance Abuse

Discover how nearly 160 million Americans are impacted by others' alcohol and drug use, facing emotional, financial, and social harm. Learn more about the hidden toll.

GLP-1 Drugs: A Diabetes Medication in Reducing Alcohol Use

GLP-1 Drugs: A Diabetes Medication in Reducing Alcohol Use

GLP-1 receptor agonists, a diabetic medication may help in reducing alcohol consumption and alcohol-related health problems.

Berry-Flavored Vapes: Hidden Dangers to Lung Health

Berry-Flavored Vapes: Hidden Dangers to Lung Health

Discover how berry-flavored vapes can impair lung defenses, increasing infection risks and know about the dangers of flavored e-cigarettes.

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